Tag: Department of Energy

National Lab Quantifies Potential Dangers of Poor Air Circulation

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Sep 23, 2021 Heating and Cooling

Updated: Sep 23, 2021

Poorly circulated room air raises the potential exposure to contaminants by up to six times, according to a new report from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). The researchers say the experiments quantify the effects of overhead heating on room air mixing, with implications for COVID-safe meetings and classrooms.

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DOE Awards Nearly $83M to Boost Energy-Efficient Buildings

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Aug 18, 2021 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Aug 18, 2021

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $82.6 million in funding to 44 projects that will lower Americans’ energy bills and help meet President Joe Biden’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 by investing in new energy-efficient building technologies, construction practices, and the U.S. buildings-sector workforce.

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A Bright Idea or No? DOE Seeks to Void Expanded Definition of Lightbulb

By William C Schillaci Feb 15, 2019 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Feb 15, 2019

Energy efficiency is one of the top concerns of facilities management professionals, and a recent proposal from the Department of Energy (DOE) may influence how lighting products are defined under certain regulations. The DOE is proposing to withdraw a rule issued in the final days of the Obama administration that expanded the definition of general […]